Objective: Students will match pictures from nature with elements from the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Quadracci Pavilion.
Materials:
- Printer
- Laminator
Introduce: Use this activity to give students background information about the Quadracci Pavilion and Santiago Calatrava. Explain that Calatrava was inspired by nature and demonstrate how the matching game works.
Ask:
- How might nature have inspired Santiago Calatrava?
- Why are certain images connected in the matching game?
- What parts of nature inspired each element of the building?
Activity:
- Print out Quadracci Pavilion Matching Game, cut out pieces, and laminate for multiple uses
- Have students match the building elements with images from nature.
National Standards:
- VA:Cr1.1.Ka Engage in exploration and imaginative play with materials.
- VA:Cr2.3.Ka Create art that represents natural and constructed environments.
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